Beaver
HEX: #9F8170 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#9F8170
159, 129, 112
21°, 29% ,62%
0, 18.87, 29.56, 37.65
About Beaver
Beaver (#9F8170) is a color with RGB(159, 129, 112) and HSL(21.7°, 29.56%, 62.35%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #708E9F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #709F81 and #81709F. The name comes from *bhebhru- (Proto-Indo-European).
- HEX: #9F8170
- RGB: 159, 129, 112
- HSL: 21.7°, 29.56%, 62.35%
- Mood: Earthy
- Style: Muted, Warm
- Use case: Text, Border, Print
- Complementary color: #708E9F
- Triadic colors: #709F81, #81709F
- The name comes from *bhebhru- (Proto-Indo-European).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #9F8170 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'beaver' has a deep linguistic history, tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*bhebhru-', which meant both 'brown' and 'beaver'. This dual meaning likely arose from the animal's distinctive brown fur. The word evolved through Proto-Germanic as '*bibraz' and then into Old English as 'beofor'. It has maintained a remarkably consistent form and meaning across Germanic languages. The animal's name is an example of a 'reduplicated' word in PIE, where a sound or syllable is repeated, often for emphasis or to describe a characteristic (like the brownness of the beaver).
First Recorded Use
Before 900 AD
Cultural Associations
Beavers have held significant cultural importance across various societies, particularly among indigenous peoples of North America, where they are often seen as symbols of industry, resourcefulness, and engineering due to their dam-building abilities. Their fur was a highly prized commodity in the fur trade, which played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of North America. The 'beaver hat' was a fashionable item in Europe for centuries. In heraldry, the beaver symbolizes industry and perseverance. The animal is also the national animal of Canada.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #9F8170;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #9F8170;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #9F8170;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#9F8170,
#83A7BB
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#9F8170,
#83A7BB
);
}// SCSS variable
$beaver: #9F8170;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$beaver-r: 159;
$beaver-g: 129;
$beaver-b: 112;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $beaver;
color: rgba($beaver-r, $beaver-g, $beaver-b, 0.8);
}